Asymmetrical neck?

[kayd_mon]

I didn't see a thread on this already (but then again, I'm not exactly sure how to search), but what does everyone think of the asymmetrical neck carve on the newer Les Pauls? I'd imagine that it would feel awkward. I can't stand V-necks, I don't know how I would react to an asymmetrical one.

[Tubefox]

 

I didn't see a thread on this already (but then again, I'm not exactly sure how to search), but what does everyone think of the asymmetrical neck carve on the newer Les Pauls? I'd imagine that it would feel awkward. I can't stand V-necks, I don't know how I would react to an asymmetrical one.

 

 

I haven't played one yet, but it looks uncomfortable. I did some googling and found these

 

http://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=148633

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/111806-how-does-asymmetrical-neck-compare.html

 

I've read part of it, the reviews seem to be mostly positive or neutral. Although honestly I don't visit either of these websites regularly, so I have no idea if they're opinions should be trusted of if they're just dumbass Gibson fanboys.

[ubernerd]

I had a Peavey Wolfgang with an asymmetrical neck. It was very comfortable and really fit my hand well. I imagine the LP is probably along the same lines, though being the luddite that I am, that neck carve on a lester seems wrong.

[Belva]

I don't have a clue on the LP. But my favorite necks are made by USA custom guitars with their 8.60" asymmetrical neck profile. It seems to be an extension of my hand. I have 2 of them and everything else pales in comparison.

[Alecto]

One of my favourite necks is the .835 Warmoth SRV carve on my Strat. It has some meat to it and it feels incredible in my hand. I'd like a little fatter neck but I'm pretty satisfied with that shape.

[fly_with_v]

I Used to be a 60's necks guy. I hated the 50's fat necks, but I did like the solid feel and tone they seemed to add. I bought a EVH and loved the neck which is asymmetrical and loved it, but I figured that was due to how small the length feels. I then had an opportunity to buy a 2008 standard asymmetrical at a bargin basement price so I did. The neck felt fine at first, but after playing it for a while I really like it. You get all the tone and heftiness of the 50's style, but it is much easier to play. At this point it is my fafvorite neck shape. The shape gives you a good amount of wood to grap on to for chords but allows easy access for single note playing.

 

Interesting thing is, now I do not even mind playing 50's style necks. They just do not seem as big anymore. I have fairly small chunky hands.

[Belva]

 

I Used to be a 60's necks guy. I hated the 50's fat necks, but I did like the solid feel and tone they seemed to add. I bought a EVH and loved the neck which is asymmetrical and loved it, but I figured that was due to how small the length feels. I then had an opportunity to buy a 2008 standard asymmetrical at a bargin basement price so I did. The neck felt fine at first, but after playing it for a while I really like it. You get all the tone and heftiness of the 50's style, but it is much easier to play. At this point it is my fafvorite neck shape. The shape gives you a good amount of wood to grap on to for chords but allows easy access for single note playing. Interesting thing is, now I do not even mind playing 50's style necks. They just do not seem as big anymore. I have fairly small chunky hands.

 

 

I was trying to think of a good discription for an asymetrical contour and this is it!! I also have similar hands. Maybe there's something to that as well.

[seven58]

I prefer thinner necks, but don't have a big issue when I play a guitar with a thicker neck. With that said, I have a Les Paul Classic with the 60's neck and I also have a 2008 LP with the asymmetrical. If you prefer thicker necks, then the asymmetrical will probably take less time getting used to it. But it is comfortable to play and isn't really noticeable to me like what some might think.

[Flatspotter]

Is the thinner part of the neck on the treble (high E) side?

[craigny]

I had the asymmetrical neck on my Peavey Wolfie and i loved it, the LP im getting has the 50's style (sort of) neck, and im now also of the belief that i prefer the fatter necks..the thin ones seem to fatigue me more

[crashclc]

I have one. Love it.

[seven58]

 

Is the thinner part of the neck on the treble (high E) side?

 

 

Yes.

[Krallum]

oh i thought this was going to be about those perfect intonation frets.

 

This is a cool idea since no one's hand is symmetrical, however no two people's hands are the same so either it will feel better or it won't.

 

pretty simple outcome IMO

[tiltsta]

I have one on my 08 LP standard. Really comfortable neck that fits my hand just perfectly. No negatives for me.